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Wigston Academy

Oadby and Wigston, LE18 2DTSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Progress 8
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
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About Wigston Academy

Wigston Academy sits within the Leicestershire local authority, one of 46 state secondary schools in the area. It is a mixed, non-denominational school for pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form. The local landscape is competitive: only one school in the authority holds an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, and the top-performing peers by ranking score include The Market Bosworth School (0.83), Manor High School (0.69), and Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.66). Wigston Academy itself holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection, placing it in the solid middle tier of Leicestershire secondaries. With 1,314 pupils on roll, it is a large school, and its headteacher is Michael Wilson. The school’s religious character is listed as None, reflecting its community-focused, non-faith status.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressStation Road, Wigston, Oadby and Wigston, LE18 2DT
HeadteacherMichael Wilson
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Number of Pupils1,314

Facilities

10
Sports HallArt StudiosSwimming PoolMusic RoomsTheatreAstro TurfDining HallICT SuiteLibrarySixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

RugbyMartial ArtsBasketballCross CountryCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraFilm ClubCodingYoung EnterpriseChoirNewspaperDuke of EdinburghGardeningScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wigston Academy

Wigston Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.